Health and humanitarian
FAO elearning Academy
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The UN food and agriculture agency's courses, with free certificates in eight languages.
The link goes to the provider's own site. You enrol there, not here.
- Provider
- FAO (United Nations)
- What you get
- a certificate
- Weight on a CV
- moderate weight
- Time cost
- ~8 h
- Validity
- No cut-off date
- Language
- in English, in Russian
- Verified
- 7 August 2026
What this is
The FAO elearning Academy covers food safety, nutrition, agricultural policy, climate and natural resource management. The courses are detailed and often go to a technical level.
Certificates and digital badges are free. This is particularly relevant for Georgia: the agricultural sector and food safety regulation are in the middle of aligning with European standards.
Who it is for
Agronomists, food safety specialists and staff on rural development projects.
How to get it
- 1Open FAO (United Nations) and create a free account.
- 2Work through the material, ~8 h in total.
- 3Complete every module. There is no exam.
- 4Download the PDF and keep the verification link.
From Georgia
Open from Georgia and free, in eight languages including Russian.
Frequently asked questions
Is FAO elearning Academy really free?
The credential itself costs nothing: what you receive is a certificate. Checked against FAO (United Nations)'s own page on 7 August 2026.
How long does FAO elearning Academy take?
FAO (United Nations) states roughly 8 hours. It is self-paced.
Can I take it from Georgia?
Open from Georgia and free, in eight languages including Russian.